CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The New Hampshire Senate is considering legislation to shield businesses from coronavirus-related lawsuits though none have been filed since the pandemic began.

Sen. Bob Giuda, R-Warren, sponsored the bill on behalf of the Business and Industry Association of New Hampshire. David Creer, the association’s director of public policy, told the Senate Commerce Committee the issue is a top priority among the group’s members, who can’t afford to fight a frivolous lawsuit.